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Water: Waste Not, Want Not

As much as the majority of us want to lower water consumption around the house, we seldom do anything about it. So the next time you’re about to fork out money for your water bill, think about this. Consider that the average house uses 130,000 gallons of water per year,… Read more »

What to Do Before Cleaning Your Chimney

What to Do Before Cleaning Your Chimney

Chimney cleaning isn’t always easy, but it’s important to remove buildup in order to prevent house fires. When you clean your chimney, you need to do a thorough job to ensure the safety of your home. Here are two convenient tips to help make cleaning your chimney much easier: 1.… Read more »

Reducing The Likelihood of a Home Invasion

Reducing The Likelihood of a Home Invasion

Most home burglaries are not randomly executed; they are typically planned. Criminals seek out targets that are easily accessible. They know they can enter quickly, take your valuables, and leave without being detected. While there isn’t a fail-safe way to completely protect your home, here are some simple steps that… Read more »

Top 3 Safety Tips in Storing Propane Tanks

Top 3 Safety Tips in Storing Propane Tanks

Did you have any idea propane is a resource made in America? Propane’s popularity is derived from being a clean natural energy resource, and typically comes in a gas or liquid form. Propane is simple to use and affordable to heat and cool properties, heat water, heat appliances, cook food… Read more »

Fire Extinguisher Safety from Paul Davis

Fire Extinguisher Safety from Paul Davis

Can you believe that 372,900 house fires occur every single year? These fires result in 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage annually, according to the US Fire Administration. Shockingly, fire extinguishers were present in only four percent of these fires. If a fire occurred in your… Read more »

What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!

What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!

Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »

Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?

Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?

This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »

Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis

Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis

This month is the time to cross off any final items necessary before your kids head back to school. Here are a few safety tips to remember as you jump back into the school season. School Zones are for Kids Follow the speed limit while traveling in a school zone.… Read more »

Threat of Wildfires with Safety Suggestions from Paul Davis

Threat of Wildfires with Safety Suggestions from Paul Davis

As of yesterday, at least 14 wildfires were scattered throughout the state of California. In 2015 alone, wildfire conditions have been the worst on record along the West Coast, but these fires have the potential to affect most areas of North America. Within just over 10 states, $237 billion in… Read more »

Be in the know! What should you do if a flood hits your area?

Be in the know! What should you do if a flood hits your area?

So far this summer, areas of the United States have received record setting rainfall causing flooding to streets, commercial properties and residential houses. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California over the weekend! Have you reflected on what you would do if flooding happened in… Read more »